The Fabulous World of Jules Verne story

movie: The Fabulous World of Jules Verne (1958) · 1958-08

A gang of pirates kidnap a scientist and two others to get the secret of the scientist's futuristic weapon to aid them with their piracy.

8 total · 5 major · 3 minor

ThemeLevelMotivation
human vs. captivity major Pirates kidnap Professor Roch and two others to get the secret of the scientist's futuristic weapon to aid them with their piracy.
science for war or peace major Wonderful inventions were brought about with science, like a submarine, but also a nuclear bomb.
speculative submarine major The pirates got about in a super high-tech submarine.
the dangers of unfettered scientific advancement major Wonderful inventions were brought about with science, like a submarine, but also a nuclear bomb.
the lust for power major Captain Spade plotted to use Professor Roch's futuristic weapon to conquer the world.
aerial bombing of cities minor The pirates dropped bombs on people from their stream powered airship.
speculative airship minor There was a steam powered wooden ship flying around in the sky.
speculative diving suit minor Simon Hart used a high-tech diving suit to walk about on the ocean floor.